The NRCS Connecticut is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands. This competitive grant program is open to eligible government and non-government organizations or individuals located within Connecticut and surrounding states, for projects implemented strictly within Connecticut. Up to $176,000 is available for the statewide competition in fiscal year 2013. Individual project proposals should request federal funds of $75,000 or less and be designed for a duration of one to three years. This grant aims to foster cutting-edge solutions for environmental challenges in agriculture, promoting sustainable practices and technological advancements across the state.
Opportunity ID: 225474
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CT-13-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant Opportunity for Funding |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $176,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, state or local unit of government, non-governmental orginization, business or individual. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | NRCS-Connecticut State Office |
| Description: | NRCS Connecticut requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands. Applications will be accepted from any eligible entity within Connecticut and surrounding states for projects within the state of Connecticut. For fiscal year 2013, up to $176,000 may be available for the Connecticut statewide CIG competition. NRCS will reserve the right to offer more or less funding at the discretion of the State Conservationist. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. To participate in the Connecticut CIG sign-up, project proposals should request federal funds of $75,000 or less and must be implemented in the state of Connecticut. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Connectciut NRCS Home page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nancy Ferlow
State Resource Conservationist Phone 860-871-4049 Email:nancy.ferlow@ct.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 225474 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2013 connecticut cig announcement for program funding.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nancy Ferlow State Resource Conservationist Phone 860-871-4049 Email: nancy.ferlow@ct.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT-CIG-13 | Connecticut 2013 CIG | PKG00169054 | Mar 07, 2013 | Apr 05, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
225474 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
225474 SF424B-1.1.pdf
225474 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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